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Taking Care of Does Now with Rack One's Overload Pays Off for Years to Come

GRAYLING, Mich. (January 10, 2013) -- While the excitement of the rut may be just a fond memory, this time of year is the most important time to properly care for the herd, especially the does. As winter turns to spring, does require a lot of protein and fat to bring their bodies back to health while simultaneously providing nutrition for the growing fetus or fetuses. That is where Rack One's Overload comes in. As part of the IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System, Overload is packed with 20-percent protein and a guaranteed analysis of nine-percent fat content with six-percent fiber. This is a perfectly balanced diet for a pregnant whitetail.

By feeding the mothers-to-be a healthy diet of Overload, they are able to immediately begin to recuperate from the winter and will be much more likely to maintain a healthy full-term pregnancy. If a doe is not healthy, her body will naturally abort that pregnancy in order to survive. This leads to a higher rate of mortality, which will decrease the number of deer in the herd in the future. This creates what is commonly referred to as a generation gap. The doe could also give birth to a low weight fawn, causing smaller antler growth and other issues in a new generation of the herd.

Does are also very stressed when lactating and caring for their offspring. Most of their energy is used to protect and feed their hungry fawns. If the doe's nutritional needs are not properly met during this critical time period, she will be in very poor body condition by late summer or early fall. This is when rut begins again, and she will not prepared to sustain a healthy pregnancy. The negative stress cycle of the herd begins once again.
"That is why ranchers and deer managers need to take care of the does very carefully during this critical time of year," said Casey Keefer, vice president of marketing. "One season of poor nutrition can throw the whole herd off.
"The does are the key to a successful herd, and you have to take good care of them," Keefer concluded.

All in all, the Condition Phase is one of the most important chapters of the Rack One Ignite Whitetail System. By using it properly, hunters and land managers can ensure their herd remains healthy and in good balance, thus leading to more successful days in the field come fall.

The suggested retail price of a 20-pound bag of Overload is $29.99. Buy it online at www.huntrack1.com, or ask for them by name at your local sporting goods store.

About IGNITE
Rack One's scientifically engineered IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System provides 365 days of complete whitetail nutrition and attraction for your herd. The IGNITE system addresses the evolving needs with a comprehensive line of products that contain tailored levels of nutritional supplements such as protein and fat. This system is comprised of four specific phases--Condition, Grow, Scout, and Hunt. After the rut ends, it's time to rebuild your herd health in the Condition Phase with Overload, the post-season calorie-consumption feed that helps your bucks recover from the strenuous schedule of fighting, chasing and breeding. As your deer herd stabilizes, the Grow Phase begins with Xcellerator, which is packed with the minerals and nutrients that promote herd health and growth while maximizing antler development among the bucks. When it's time to set out the trail cams, it's also time to begin the Scout Phase with the protein and fat-packed Chaos. In Hunt Phase, you're ready to reign in those deer with Rut Fuel and Acorn Crush, the extremely powerful premium attractants that bring the deer to the foot of your stand and keep them there.

About Rack One
Headquartered in Grayling, Michigan, Rack One LLC is a family-owned and operated company with a combined 60 years of devotion to the hunting industry. Check out all of Rack One's fine products at your local retailer or online at www.huntrack1.com. For more information, contact: Rack One, 7756 Arcari Trail, Grayling, MI 49738; or e-mail info@huntrack1.com.

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